fragment Meaning & Definition
What Does Fragment Mean?
As a noun, fragment means A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not. It can also mean A sentence not containing a subject or a predicate; a sentence fragment. As a verb, it means To break apart.
Fragment at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ |
| Synonyms | shard, break up and sherd |
| Antonyms | defragment |
| Plural | fragments |
| Verb forms | fragments, fragmenting, fragmented |
Fragment Definition (Noun)
- A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not.
a fragment of an ancient writing
- A sentence not containing a subject or a predicate; a sentence fragment.
- An incomplete portion of code.
- A portion of a URL referring to a subordinate resource or anchor (such as a specific point on a web page), introduced by the # sign.
The URL www.example.com/home#recent ends with a fragment.
- A split piece of an organism that has undergone the asexual reproduction process where the organism splits into one or more pieces, then those pieces become new individuals.
Fragment as a Verb
- To break apart.
- To cause to be broken into pieces.
- To break up and disperse (a file) into non-contiguous areas of a disk.
- Of an organism: to undergo the asexual reproduction process where an organism splits into one or more pieces, then those pieces become new individuals.
Noun
- (grammar) A sentence not containing a subject or a predicate.
- A portion of a URL referring to a subordinate resource (such as a specific point on a web page), introduced by the # sign.
Synonyms of Fragment
Fragment synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fragment
Fragment in a Sentence
a fragment of an ancient writing
I heard a small fragment of the conversation.
The URL www.example.com/home#recent ends with a fragment.
Word Forms & Grammar
fragment (plural fragments)
fragment (third-person singular simple present fragments, present participle fragmenting, simple past and past participle fragmented)
Origin of Fragment
From Late Middle English fragment, from Latin fragmentum (“a fragment, remnant”), from frangō (“to break”) + -mentum.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fragment
Is fragment a noun or a verb?
Fragment is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for fragment?
You can replace fragment with words such as shard, break up and sherd. See the full list of fragment synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of fragment?
The opposite of fragment is defragment.
What is the plural of fragment?
The plural of fragment is fragments.
What is the past tense of fragment?
The past tense of fragment is fragmented. The present participle is fragmenting.